Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
SMARTPHONE FOR SELF-MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS: A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF POSITIVE TECHNOLOGY APP. |
| Alternate Title: |
Smartphone para la autogestión del estrés psicológico: Una evaluación preliminarde una aplicación de Tecnología Positiva. |
| Authors: |
SERINO, SILVIA1 silvia.serino@auxologico.it, CIPRESSO, PIETRO1, GAGGIOLI, ANDREA1,2, PALLAVICINI, FEDERICA1, CIPRESSO, SERGIO1, CAMPANARO, DANILO1, RIVA, GIUSEPPE1,2 |
| Source: |
Revista de Psicopatologia y Psicologia Clinica. dic2014, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p253-260. 8p. |
| Subjects: |
STRESS management, MOBILE apps, SMARTPHONES, DRUG tablets |
| Abstract (English): |
In recent years, there is growing interest in the use of advanced technologies for supporting well-being. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of Positive Technology, the first application for smartphone and tablet that exploits the potential of new technologies and wearable biosensors for the self-management of psychological stress. 68 users who performed guided relaxation or biofeedback exercises for at least 120 seconds were included in the sample. The stress management exercises performed with the application were effective in reducing users' psychological stress level. It is possible to note a significant decrease in the arousal, associated with a concomitant increase in the hedonic valence after the stress management exercises. A decrease in heart rate values was observed, although it was not statistically significant. Although preliminary, overall these data suggest that even a brief stress management exercise carried out on a mobile application might be useful to reduce psychological discomfort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
En los últimos años, hay un creciente interés en el uso de tecnologías avanzadas para reforzar el bienestar. Este estudio prueba la eficacia de Positive Technology, la primera aplicación para teléfono inteligente y tablet que explota el potencial de las nuevas tecnologías y biosensores portátiles para el manejo personal del estrés psicológico. 68 usuarios realizaron ejercicios de relajación guiada y biorretroalimentación durante 120 segundos como mínimo. Los ejercicios para el manejo del estrés realizados con la aplicación fueron eficaces para la reducción del estrés psicológico de los usuarios. Se observa una reducción considerable en la activación, asociada con un aumento concomitante en la valencia hedónica tras los ejercicios de manejo del estrés. También una disminución en los valores de la frecuencia cardíaca, no fue estadísticamente significativa. Estos datos preliminares sugieren que incluso un breve ejercicio para el manejo del estrés realizado con una aplicación móvil podría ser útil para reducir el malestar psicológico. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
MedicLatina |
